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YY55 LSK

2005 Mazda 3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

123,523 mi
Last recorded123,523 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY55 LSK
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 123,523 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 123,523 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2017 116,374 miles

Front Exhaust Flexi Deteriorated

Front Number Plate Deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Osr Tyre Low Inner Edge And Cracking/Splitting

Pass 23 May 2016 109,259 miles

Offside Rear Tyre Low Inner Edge

Oil Leak

Pass 21 May 2015 102,691 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Osr Tyre Low Inner Edge

Pass 7 Apr 2014 94,479 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nsr Tyre Slightly Out Of Shape

Pass 6 Mar 2013 84,635 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 75,332 miles

front number plate damaged

Pass 28 Jan 2011 64,002 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 51,909 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 39,723 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 39,723 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

How Reliable is the Mazda 3?

Based on 2,040,939 MOT tests across 164,053 vehicles.

77.5%
Pass Rate
6,292
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
164,053
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 40,716
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18,089
position lamp(s) not working 17,568
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 13,995
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,940
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YY55 LSK is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2005 Mazda 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 71,203 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 40,716 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YY55 LSK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Mazda 3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YY55 LSK registered?

YY55 LSK is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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